Make a holiday rental home or villa in the Porto Ercole area, Italy your home away from home

Porto Ercole, Tuscany is the south-facing village of the Monte Argentario municipality, which is located on a peninsula that juts out into the Tyrrenhian Sea. Tourism is on the rise in this part of the Grosseto province, but if you get in quick you can still enjoy its stunning coastal views, historic attractions, warm waters and sandy stretches before the almost inevitable tourist rush occurs.

Things to do in Porto Ercole area , Italy

Porto Ercole is the quieter of the two villages on the Monte Argentario peninsula, and home to a greater number of historic attractions than the more tourist-orientated Porto Santo Stefano. The most recognisable of these are the fortresses of La Rocca, Filippo, Santa Carolina and Stella, which date back to the 16th century and dominate the surrounding landscape.

The village of Porto Ercole is quiet and relaxed, with fishing having long been an important part of the local economy. Enjoying a meal in one of the village's seafood restaurants is a must, and is sure to be one of the highlights of your vacation. You can watch the fishermen go about their chores and bring in their catches by heading down to the picturesque port area.

Around the village you will also see a number of old buildings, such as the Church of St. Erasmus, as well as a decent selection of cafés, bars, shops and other businesses. The majority of these are located along the seaside promenade, which makes for a great evening stroll or a brisk morning walk.

Places to visit on holiday in Porto Ercole area, Italy

Holiday villas in Porto Ercole rentals are ideally positioned for visitors to make the most of their holiday in Tuscany. Porto Santo Stefano is the north-facing village on Monte Argentario, and to holiday in one of the villages and not visit the other is almost criminal. Another village that holds attraction for holidaymakers is Orbetello, which is located on the middle of the three dams that link the peninsula to the mainland.

Weather in Porto Ercole area , Italy

Porto Ercole enjoys a typical Tuscan climate, with average summer temperatures in the high twenties, and plenty of sunshine almost every day. Outside of the summer season there are some bargains to be had in respect to Porto Ercole holiday rental accommodation, with spring also a great time for a visit with its warm and dry weather.

Flights to Porto Ercole area , Italy

The closest international airport to the Porto Ercole area of Italy is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), which is 137km south along the coast. An alternative is to fly to Perugia San Egidio Airport (PEG), which is around 50km further, but will allow you to enjoy a scenic drive through the heart of Tuscany in order to get to your pre-booked accommodation in the Porto Ercole area.